Chan Centre for the Performing Arts

11/12/2024

Nothing like the energy of a full house!

Photo by Jan Gates

11/10/2024

Join us on November 11 at UBC's War Memorial Gymnasium for a ceremony to commemorate Remembrance Day.

All UBC students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend—to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tNj8sz

11/07/2024

New show added to the 24/25 season! Tickets for Tigran Hamasyan — The Bird of A Thousand Voices are on sale now.⁠
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Celebrated as a “phenomenal piano player, irrepressible entertainer [and] a promising experimenter” (The Guardian), Tigran Hamasyan is considered as one of the most remarkable and distinctive pianist/composer of his generation.
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Bird Of A Thousand Voices takes inspiration from the Armenian folk tale Hazaran Blbula—the mythical bird that spreads harmony across the world— and weaves a story of harmony through ingenious improvisation and haunting melodies.

Don’t miss this genre-defying experience!

🎶Tigran Hamasyan — The Bird of A Thousand Voices
📍Chan Shun Concert Hall ⁠
🗓️ March 15 at 8PM⁠
🎟️ https://chancentre.com/events/tigran-hamasyan-the-bird-of-a-thousand-voices-concert-version/

11/07/2024

"Congratulations to the singers, they did a great job! You could see the effort in their costumes. Congratulations to the coordinator, you can see the great effort she put into this event. Congratulations!!! Good job"

Thank you to everyone who came to Musical Magic: Disney Edition and thank you to the patron for this review.

Photo by Jan Gates.

11/06/2024

NP Entertainment presents the Esencia Flamenca Canada Tour 2024, featuring Spain’s renowned Castro Romero flamenco dynasty in a breathtaking showcase of exquisite choreography, powerful cante, and the fiery passion of flamenco.

🎻 Esencia Flamenca
📍Chan Shun Concert Hall ⁠
🗓️ November 12 at 7:30PM⁠
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Presented by NP Entertainment.

11/05/2024

An unforgettable night with .

Thank you to everyone who attended!

Photos by Jan Gates

11/04/2024

Mondays are better with Lucky by our side 🐾

11/01/2024

✨️Check out our upcoming events in November!✨️⁠
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Get out of the rain and enjoy some culture at the Chan!

10/31/2024

Musical Magic: Disney Edition was truly magical!

We loved seeing all of the Halloween costumes. Which one is your favourite?

Photos by Jan Gates.

10/30/2024

October at the Chan. ⁠
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Thank you for everyone who tagged us!

10/29/2024

VMO returns with the annual Pops & Classics concert, featuring a fascinating programme that includes Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, Symphony No. 40, and more.

🎻 VMO 22nd Season Classics and Pops Concert
📍Chan Shun Concert Hall
🗓️ November 15 at 7:30PM
🎟️ https://chancentre.com/events/vmo-22nd-season-classics-and-pops-concert/
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Presented by Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra.

10/24/2024

Kuro is ready for Halloween! Which costume do you like better— 👻 or 🧛🏻? Let us know in the comments!

10/22/2024

Blink, and you might miss the fall colours 🍁🍂

10/21/2024

World-renowned Rudra Veena master Bahauddin Dagar performs in Vancouver for a night rich in microtonal depth and melodic innovation. Don't miss out on this rare double concert.

🎵Form & Formless: Bahauddin Dagar in Concert
📍Telus Studio Theatre
🗓️ November 23 at 4PM⁠ & 7PM
🎟️ https://chancentre.com/events/form-formless-bahauddin-dagar-in-concert/

10/18/2024

It's spooky season at the Chan Centre 🧛🏻👻

10/17/2024

Due to unforeseen personal circumstances, Jlin will be unable to join Kronos Quartet for the October 26 performance at the Chan Centre.

The program has been updated on the website to reflect this change. You can view the newest version here:

Kronos Quartet marks their triumphant return to the Chan Centre since their sold-out concert in 2013. The innovative group have “broken the boundaries of what string quartets do” (The New York Times) over their five decades of performing.

10/16/2024

Come celebrate Halloween with us! Join us for an afternoon of Disney tunes performed by six singers accompanied by a live pianist.⁠

Sing along to songs from your favourite movies like Frozen, Aladdin, and Moana. Guaranteed fun for the whole family.

Costumes are HIGHLY encouraged!

🎶Musical Magic: Disney Edition⁠
📍Chan Shun Concert Hall⁠
🗓️ October 27 at 3PM⁠
🎟️ Tickets are limited! https://chancentre.com/events/musical-magic-disney-edition/

10/15/2024

"At the enchanting intersection where these two musicians meet lies the lesson that no matter the time, place or cultural context, there is always beauty to be found within the suffering."

Read Resident Advisor full review of Ali Sethi and Nicolás Jaar's album Intiha:

The Pakistani singer recites beautiful poetry over one of Jaar's most bewitching albums.